11039 - MILBAR (BARITE)

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SAFETY DATA SHEET

MILBAR (BARITE)

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY:

PRODUCT NAME:

MILBAR (BARITE)

SYNONYMS, TRADE NAMES:

BARIUM SULPHATE, BARYTES

APPLICATIONS:

WEIGHTING MATERIAL FOR DRILLING FLUIDS

EMERGENCY TELEPHONES:

01224 405000 [24 hours]

SUPPLIER:

BAKER HUGHES INTEQ

DENMORE ROAD,
BRIDGE OF DON
ABERDEEN. AB23 8DZ
01224-405000

TELEPHONE:

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
INGREDIENT NAME:
BARIUM SULPHATE
CRYSTALLINE SILICA
IRON OXIDE FUME

CAS No.:
7727-43-7
14808-60-7
1309-37-1

CONTENT
85-90 wt%
3-5 wt%
3-7 wt%

HEALTH:
NC
Xn
NC

RISK:
40/20

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
Not Regarded as a health hazard as defined under regulation 5 of the Chemicals (Hazard Information and
Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1997. However exposure limits detailed in Section 8 should be observed.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES:

GENERAL:

No recommendation given, but first aid may still be required in case of accidental exposure, inhalation or ingestion
of this chemical. If in doubt, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION PROMPTLY!

INHALATION:

Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Rest and keep warm. Get medical attention if adverse symptoms
develop or persist.
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INGESTION:

Immediately rinse mouth and provide fresh air. Contact physician if large quantity has been consumed or if
adverse symptoms develop.

SKIN:

Wash skin with soap and water. Get medical attention promptly if symptoms occur after washing.

EYES:

Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Get medical attention if any discomfort
continues.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
This material is not flammable. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
No specific fire fighting procedure given.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Surfaces covered with this product will become extremely slippery when wet.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:

PERSONAL PRECAUTION IN SPILL:
Wear protective clothing and equipment.
SPILL CLEANUP METHODS:
Sweep, or vacuum up and reclaim or transfer to waste containers as appropriate, avoiding the creation of excess
dust. If using a vacuum system, this should be earthed to avoid the risk of static electricity igniting the air/dust
mixture.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:

USAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Avoid creating dust during use. Protective measures during handling are detailed in Section 8 of this Safety Data
Sheet. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Keep in cool, dry, ventilated storage and closed containers. Store away from - aluminium,

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION:

INGREDIENT NAME:
BARIUM SULPHATE
CRYSTALLINE SILICA
IRON OXIDE FUME

CAS No.:
7727-43-7
14808-60-7
1309-37-1

STD:
OES.
MEL.
OES.

LT EXP. 8 HRS:
4.00 mg/m3 resp.dust
0.3 mg/m3
5 mg/m3

INGREDIENT COMMENTS:
OES = Occupational Exposure Standard. MEL = Maximum Exposure Limit.

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ST EXP. 15 MIN:
No std.
No std.
10 mg/m3

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PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

VENTILATION:

General\Local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne levels below the designated exposure limits.

RESPIRATORS:

If ventilation is insufficient, suitable respiratory protection must be provided. Wear suitable dust mask.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES:
Use suitable protective gloves if risk of skin contact.
EYE PROTECTION:
Wear safety glasses or goggles at all times.
HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES:
Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

APPEARANCE:
COLOUR:
ODOUR/TASTE:
SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION:
MELT./FREEZ. POINT (C, interval):
DENSITY/SPECIFIC GRAVITY (g/ml):
VOLATILE BY VOL. (%):
pH-VALUE, DILUTED SOLUTION:
FLASH POINT (C):
AUTO IGNITION TEMP. (C):
FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - LOWER(%):
FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - UPPER(%):

Powder, dust.
Grey. Red.
Odourless or no characteristic odour.
Insoluble in water. Insoluble in organic solvents.
1580
4.20 - 4.4
TEMPERATURE (C): 20
Very low
7
CONCENTRATION (%,M): 2% aq.
Non-flammable
METHOD:
Not applicable
Not available
Not available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:

STABILITY:

Stable.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Not known.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not polymerize.
MATERIALS TO AVOID:
Aluminium, Phosphorus and its compounds.
HAZARDOUS DECOMP. PRODUCTS:
If involved in a fire, it may emit noxious and toxic fumes. High temperatures generate: Sulphurous gases (SOx).

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

INHALATION:

May cause irritation to the respiratory tract.

INGESTION:

Does not present a significant health hazard. May cause nausea

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SKIN:

Prolonged or repeated contact may cause defatting and dryness of the skin.

EYES:

May cause mild mechanical irritation.

HEALTH WARNINGS:
Long term exposure to dust in excess of the Occupational Exposure Limit may result in fibrosis of the lung tissue.
The presence of crystalline silica may lead to silicosis if the Maximum Exposure Limit is persistently exceeded
over a long period of time.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Product is on the PLONOR List ie. Poses little or no risk to the environment.
WATER HAZARD CLASSIFICATION:
UK OCNS group E.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:

DISPOSAL METHODS:
Dispose of at an approved land disposal site in accordance with local authority requirements.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:

ROAD TRANSPORT:
ROAD TRANSPORT NOTES:

Not Classified for Road Transport

RAIL TRANSPORT:
RAIL TRANSPORT NOTES:

Not Classified for Rail Transport

SEA TRANSPORT:
SEA TRANSPORT NOTES:

Not Classified for Sea Transport

AIR TRANSPORT:
AIR TRANSPORT NOTES:

Not Classified for Air Transport

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:

RISK PHRASES:

Not classified.

SAFETY PHRASES:

Not classified.

UK REGULATORY REFERENCES:

Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging for Supply) (Amendment) Regulations

1997

EU DIRECTIVES:

European Union (EINECS): Y.

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16. OTHER INFORMATION:

REVISION COMMENTS:

Sections changed since last update: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11,

ISSUED BY:

Melanie Thatcher (Tel 44-(0)1224-408173)

REVISION DATE:

6 March 1998

REV. No./REPL. SDS GENERATED:

23 August 1996

DISCLAIMER:
THIS INFORMATION RELATES ONLY TO THE SPECIFIC MATERIAL DESIGNATED AND MAY NOT BE VALID FOR SUCH MATERIAL USED
IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER MATERIALS OR IN ANY PROCESS. SUCH INFORMATION IS, TO THE REST OF THE COMPANY'S
KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ACCURATE AND RELIABLE AS OF THE DATE INDICATED. HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY, GUARANTEE OR
REPRESENTATION IS MADE AS TO ITS ACCURACY, RELIABILITY OR COMPLETENESS. IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO
SATISFY HIMSELF AS TO THE SUITABILITY OF SUCH INFORMATION FOR HIS OWN PARTICULAR USE.

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